General contacts

You will not need to pay for the costs of phone calls which begin with
0800 or 0808. You will pay local rates
for numbers which begin with 0845. If you phone from
a mobile phone, charges may vary depending on your network provider. You
may have to pay national call rates for other numbers depending on where
you live.

Help the Aged Seniorline
Phone 0808 800 6565
For practical support to help older people live independent lives, such
as free advice leaflets and a welfare rights advice line. It also offers
a range of paid-for services and products tailored to meet the needs of
those over 50. You can also find
out more on the Help the Aged website.

Age Concern Information Line
Phone 0800 00 99 66
Provides wide-ranging information on issues affecting older people and
their carers. It also provides details of local Age Concern groups. You
can find out more on the Age Concern
website.

Age Concern Scotland
Phone 0131 220 3345
Find free information on issues affecting older people and their carers
on the Age Concern Scotland
website.

Alzheimer’s Scotland – Action on DementiaPhone 0131 243 1453
For free advice, help and support on issues relating to dementia